Just saying "hi"

haven't posted in a while..  not much going on except for packing for our big move to Grantville!  Paxton is enjoying the fireplace while he can :)

and the lobster spinach salad he snuck in tonight!  sneaky boy!

Chiefs made it to the playoffs! That's as far as that went...

Michael, Amanda, Tyler and Annie traveled to Arrowhead Stadium Sunday for the very exciting Chiefs Playoff game v.s. the Baltimore Ravens.  We were greeted with snow the night before and anticipated very very cold temperatures for game time.  We decided to tailgate and go all out since it was a playoff game.  Thanks to a propane heater, dad's generator, and our little grill we were able to stay warm for our very fun and YUMMY tailgate!  Annie and I could hardly bend our legs we had so many layers of pants on and the guys of course wore their bibs :)  The game was a lot of fun and the stadium and people in it were absolutely crazy!  Unfortunately we didn't win but we still had a blast!  Pictures below :)

on our way!  Annie's "KC" is backwards because Amanda messed it up!  whoops!  :)

hanging out at our fabulous tailgate!

National Anthem

Amanda hits a quarter of a century.... the big two five!

Michael surprised me and took me for the weekend to the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City with our friends Bill and Dee.  Dee also shares the same birthday (January 11).  We went to sooo many yummy restaurants and stayed in an amazing room with a perfect view of the Plaza lights!

Merry Christmas!!!

Just a very merry, cherry cherry Christmas.
And if all of those who love you gather near,
you'll have a very merry, cherry cherry, holly holy,
rock and rolly Christmas this year.

Merry Christmas everyone!  We love you!  *Michael, Amanda and Paxton Cox*

Here are a few pictures of our kitty helping wrap gifts :)

Merry Christmas Tristan!

 Tristan went with us to get a tree from Cheryl and Duane's property :)

Duane turns 50!

We celebrated Duane's 50th birthday with great food family and friends!  Dustin and Audra hosted their first dinner at their home and then we had a surprise party at the West Coast Saloon with many many family and friends!  It was a great turn-out and a great time!  Pictures below!

Steak and potato (yum yum) dinner at Dustin and Audra's.  Duane, Audra and Audra's brother Brendon pictured here.

 Cheryl and Duane pictured here with Gary (cousin) 

Duane with his sister Carolyn and Mom Shirley :)

Duane with his Mom, Shirley

Duane and Carolyn

The Asher Family (Audra's) with Caitrin (Duane's Niece- Carolyn's daughter and her boyfriend Brandon)

 long time friend of Duane's- Leon Reed

Steve Howard and Duane-  Friend, Cousin, and lifetime band brother!

Michael and Dustin-  this is what we get when we ask for a photo.

The cake!  (compliments of Amanda- I have to take credit for the design!  :)

Happy Birthday Duane!

Visiting family in Florida

Michael and I visited Aunt Mary Anne and Uncle Dick last weekend.  They live outside of Tampa Bay, Florida.  We spent the weekend going to all of my favorite places and then finished our trip with the Buc's game and got to see all of the family too!  :)

Clearwater Beach.  BRRR  Amanda, Aunt Mary Anne, and Uncle Dick

 Frenchie's at Clearwater Beach.  Amanda, Aunt Mary Anne

 Aunt Mary Anne and Uncle Dick at Frenchie's

 Michael and I next to Grammy's sand dune :)

Dock in the intercoastal waters by Treasure Island (aka Carole's house)

 Sunset Treasure Island right outside of Carole's house

Caladesi Island Tortoise!

Horseshoe Crab :) Caladesi Island

Michael and his seagull friend :)

 Our collection of horseshoe crabs and coral

Our parents have these hilarious pictures from the 80's and 90's of the summers with the men and their shirts off I just had to post this picture.  I love how "vintage" it is- especially with the old Miller Lite cooler to the right!  haha.

Lunch/Beer break!

On the ferry on our way back from the Island

Driving Range

 Tampa Bay Buc's Tailgate.  Uncle Dick and his Bad A** self :)

 The tailgate was Lobster and Champagne!  YUM YUM YUM

 Auntie and I with the Buc's skeleton

 Michael's Lobster drinking champagne :)

 It was a "throw back" game.  Everyone wore (including the players) old "original" gear.  Old color is orange and white "creamsickle".  New color Red and Black.  I had to take a picture of the Cheerleaders and their HUGE poms!

Lily - Auntie and Uncle Dick's new puppy :)

 Family photo with Lily